The Inspiration Behind AFLAACC

The African Foreign Languages Arts Academy & Cultural Centre (AFLAACC) was born from a deeply personal journey.
As the founder, I have experienced first-hand how foreign languages open doors to new opportunities and how the arts can transform lives.
Both have shaped my path and expanded my world, and I felt a strong calling to give back—to share these gifts with the community that raised me.

Victoria Falls, like many border towns, is a place of incredible natural beauty and vibrant tourism.
But behind the hospitality that welcomes visitors from around the globe are families and young people facing real challenges.
Border towns are expensive to live in, childcare is costly, and opportunities for growth are often limited.
This is where AFLAACC steps in.

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💡 Our Purpose

AFLAACC is more than an after-school centre—it is a bridge to the future.
We provide skills for life in foreign languages and the arts, helping young people, artists, and community members connect with the world.
By offering creative, educational, and practical training, we empower our participants to:

• Reduce risks of drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and unemployment
• Build careers in tourism, hospitality, arts, and culture
• Gain confidence to dream beyond borders
• Celebrate and share African identity while embracing global connections

As long as tourism thrives, there will always be opportunities for organizations like AFLAACC to create change—one skill, one child, one artist at a time.

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✨ AFLAACC exists to show that foreign languages and the arts can truly change the world.
By investing in young people and giving them access to global opportunities, we are creating a community where creativity, culture, and education open doors to a brighter future. I am happy to have a strong and dedicated team of individuals that are working tirelessly to help bring this dream and vision to life. 

-Massie

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